This recipe is a variation on a green bean recipe that my great grandmother would make with fresh green beans, home cured ham hock and homemade ketchup. I have never had great grandma’s version but for years my mother has been trying to recreate this wonderful dish with store bought ketchup and ham. She has made some really yummy green beans but she always says it not as good as she remembers. I finally decided to try my own version of the dish. Since I neither make my own ketchup nor cure my own hams I decided to play on those flavors and make a rich and salty sauce with tomato paste, wine, and cheese. This decadent side dish is a great accompaniment to a light main course like fish or roast chicken. Don’t omit the cheese it really does give a nice richness that completes the dish.

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